GRE Word List

MALADROIT

lacking adroitness : inept

The meaning of the word maladroit is lacking adroitness : inept.

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WordMeaning
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
residualremainder
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
meandera winding path or course